All Kinds of Catholic
Theresa Alessandro talks to 'all kinds of ' Catholic people about how they live their faith in today's world. Join us to hear stories, experiences and perspectives that will encourage, and maybe challenge, you.
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The podcast is kindly supported by the Passionists of St Patrick's Province, Ireland & Britain and by CAFOD
Music 'Green Leaves' by audionautix.com
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 24 minutes
- Episodes
- 70
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
29: Prayer gives a very strong cutting edge
Episode 29: Fr Gerry shares how his views of the priesthood have changed over the years. He describes something of how being close to terrible violence has affected him. In exploring Fr…
28: Blessed that I was brought up a Catholic
Episode 28: Pat talks about growing up in Ireland, getting married on the shores of the Atlantic, and coming to England for work. Since the earliest days, when he wasn't allowed to be a…
27: Practical Catholic Service
Episode 27: Gerry shares that, for him, prayer is action. 'If I can help someone I will.' He explains how his significant stammer led him to becoming an engineer who was privileged to h…
26: I was looking for something deeper
Episode 26: Sue shares how her search for something deeper has driven her work for justice and peace where the Lord has opened up many opportunities. It has also enabled her to find a s…
25: It's an adventure. That's why it's a bit scary.
Episode 25: Amy explains how she tries to live her faith today as something real. Her mother used to 'put me to bed at night and kiss me good night and say, Remember that you were bapti…
24: Pieces of a beautiful puzzle
Episode 24: Michael shares how he is still putting together what it means to be a Catholic after the death of a wonderful Franciscan priest inspired him to 'dig deeper' into his faith. …
23: It was very intense
Episode 23: Shantel shares her love of going on retreat. Recognising that taking social action is 'in the bible,' she explains how she and two friends, with their school chaplain, made …
22: God's left the building!
Episode 22: In this personal conversation, Andy explains how his unwilling attendance at a Catholic conference when he was 11 changed his life - and the Catholic Charismatic Renewal mo…
21: God took me right to that edge
Episode 21: Elizabeth shares about her decades-long music ministry and the precious memories it has given her, her contributions to the Catholic Women's League, and the support of that …
20: Hearts in Search of God
Episode 20: Phil talks about his own faith journey and how this has led to his current pilgrimage project - while we walk part of a new Pilgrim Way he is uncovering in the Diocese of Sh…
19: Abundant Blessings
Episode 19: Such fantastic energy and joy from Yemisi in this episode - while she generously shares her experience and insight on engaging young people, marriage and family life, and m…
18: Poor and in need of a Saviour
Episode 18: Mark shares how awareness of his own weaknesses fuels his deep commitment to God. He talks about being a Lay Dominican, leading worship, and taking action on climate change …
17: Deciding not to be lukewarm
Episode 17: A bumper episode in which Giuliana shares her experience of Italian 'cultural Catholicism', deciding to commit more deeply to her faith, the challenges of being both a Catho…
16: A Home Within the Church
Episode 16: George shares with listeners about his faith journey, his gender transition, and his teaching vocation.
He explains how the very Catholic understanding of the primacy of cons…
15: Being together, with God
Episode 15: Caroline and Bernard - two guests! - share how their faith is the foundation of their marriage: 'God is the glue that keeps us together.'
They share how they came to walk dow…
14: A Community of Communities
Episode 14: Sam explains how his life is shaped both by wanting to share his faith and to help others.
The value of community shines though as he talks about being involved in local pol…
13: I definitely wasn't going to church
Episode 13: Neil talks about his sense of being a missionary in his diocesan work.
He shares honestly the things that are high points, like being with young people, and some of the low …
12: It's Just So Beautiful
Episode 12: Elena shares her journey to finding a new Catholic community after leaving home for university.
We talk about the Latin Mass and why she and other young Catholics can be dra…
11: Women in Moral Danger?
Episode 11: In a story told with striking honesty, Karen shares how her faith is more about doing than praying. She traces this back to her adoption journey, and the example of her pare…
10: They look like ordinary people
Episode 10: Lorraine shares her journey from standing outside churches not daring to go in, to becoming a Catholic - choosing a thoughtful confirmation name along the way- and finally …